Bronny James might be the most hyped second round pick in NBA Draft history. The 55th overall selection of the Lakers in 2024 came in with millions of fans and followers, as well as plenty of detractors that were eager to see him falter.
Being the son of LeBron James comes with plenty of perks, but also a ton of pressure, and Bronny seemed to feel that during his brief stints of play with the Lakers' NBA roster as a rookie. As the season wore on, he spent more time with the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, out of the spotlight with more focus on his actual development as a player.
Coming into his second season in the NBA, there's less buzz about him, but after a strong Summer League showing, the Lakers are more optimistic than ever about the youngest James' pote